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J51 GGT

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 GGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,411 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 May 2013 55,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 33,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 22,708 miles

fuel pipes rusty

rusty underside

slight smoke emmited

Pass 27 May 2010 11,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

Fail 21 May 2010 11,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,663 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f seat has very slight movement at its mountings

Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 91,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all braske pipes underside rusty

underside rusty and weak

Pass 21 May 2007 85,769 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f wheel rim dented

oil leak around steering box area

slight exhaust blow under bonnet

Pass 24 May 2006 79,578 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 79,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

slight leak from steering box

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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J51 GGT is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 51,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J51 GGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J51 GGT is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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